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FY51 OXV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,727 mi
Last recorded83,727 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,346 miles

n/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

rear axle beam has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2018 77,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

rear axle beam has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes heavilly greased

Pass 10 Feb 2016 73,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,502 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Different size tyres fitted to front / rear axles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Different size tyres fitted to front / rear axles

Exhaust rubber mounting missing from rear silencer. System still fully supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,685 miles

n/s mirror cracked / clutch pedal anti slip missing / exhaust corrosion /steering rack play / all springs corroded / exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,985 miles

Both rear hand brake cables slightly corroded

Exhaust mounting missing but system still supported fully

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play detected in both front steering rack inner joints / track rod ends

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,553 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Corrosion to steering / suspension components

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2011 65,160 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,160 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,189 miles

Front brake discs corroding and pitting

Play in steering rack

Slight underbody corrossion

Fail 20 Feb 2010 63,189 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake discs corroding and pitting

Play in steering rack

Slight underbody corrossion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,802 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake inner cables slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,708 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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FY51 OXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY51 OXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY51 OXV registered?

FY51 OXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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